Over-Ear
AKG K361
70Good
$150
Full review dataAKG K361 vs Alienware Pro Wireless: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the Alienware Pro Wireless comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 86. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: Alienware Pro Wireless - Outstanding overall at around $125.
Over-Ear
Alienware Pro Wireless
86Outstanding
$120
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Alienware Pro Wireless leads on 7 of 7 measures.
- AKG K361
- Alienware Pro Wireless
HearWiki score
70
86
Sound
7.5
8.7
Noise cancelling
-
8.1
Battery
-
9.1
Calls
-
8.7
Value
7.6
8.6
Price (USD)
$150
$120
Generation & platform
The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?
Half a step newer
Alienware Pro Wireless (2024) against AKG K361 (2019). The Alienware Pro Wireless edges ahead on platform, but only just: Bluetooth 5.3 against 5.0.
- K3612019
- Pro Wireless20245 yr newer
What differsK361Pro Wireless
- Bluetooth
- 5.0
- 5.3
Platform
Specifications
K361Pro Wireless
- Type
- Over-Ear
- Over-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $150
- $120
- HearWiki score
- 70
- 86
- Released
- 2019
- 2024
- Availability
- Still sold new
- Still sold new
- Driver
- 50 mm dynamic
- 50 mm driver
- Driver type
- dynamic
- -
- Driver size
- 50 mm
- 50 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 1
- Frequency response
- 15 Hz - 28 kHz
- 20 Hz - 40 kHz
- Impedance
- 32 Ω
- 32 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 114 dB/mW
- -
- Sensitivity (dB/Vrms)
- 114
- -
- Bluetooth
- 5.0
- 5.3
- Codecs
- SBC
- SBC
- Multipoint pairing
- No
- No
- Battery life
- 24 h
- 70 h
- Battery life (ANC on)
- -
- 35 h
- Quick charge
- -
- 15 min → 6 h
- Wireless charging
- No
- -
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- Yes
- Transparency mode
- -
- Yes
- Controls
- buttons
- -
- Weight
- 219 g
- 310 g
- Water resistance
- none
- -
- Foldable
- Yes
- -
- Detachable cable
- Yes
- -
- USB-C
- -
- Yes
- Pad material
- -
- leatherette
- Clamp force
- -
- 365 g
- Microphones
- -
- 2
- Call noise reduction
- -
- Yes
- Call NR technology
- -
- AI ENC
What reviewers said
AKG K361
The AKG K361 is a lightweight, foldable closed-back over-ear headphone that prioritizes accurate, analytical sound and comfort for casual listening and travel. Its passive design offers no noise cancellation, leaving isolation modest, but its 50mm dynamic drivers and 24-hour wireless battery life make it a versatile budget-friendly option for both on-the-go and studio-style use.
- Pro:Accurate, analytical sound signature without harsh treble
- Pro:Very lightweight (219g) and comfortable for extended wear
- Pro:Foldable design enhances portability
- Con:No active noise cancellation, so isolation is limited
- Con:Only supports SBC codec, lacking higher-quality Bluetooth options
- Con:No multipoint connectivity for multi-device use
Alienware Pro Wireless
Its leatherette pads and moderate 310g weight aim for comfort during long sessions, while the 2.4GHz wireless option and USB-C charging add versatility for desk and on-the-go use. Sound quality is generally strong, but the microphone performance and a single SBC codec limit keep it from being a flawless all-rounder.
- Pro:Excellent battery life, especially with ANC off
- Pro:Comfortable leatherette ear pads for long wear
- Pro:Active noise cancellation and transparency mode included
- Con:Microphone quality is underwhelming for the price
- Con:Only SBC codec support limits high-res wireless audio
- Con:No multipoint connection for seamless device switching
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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